Hello 2014!!!

I have to say, I am the first to be excited to see 2013 go. It was a tough one. I wanted to start out this year by thanking you guys for reading Sugar and Spice, what about Nice? and wishing you all an incredible year! I hope you continue to enjoy my take on motherhood and share your experiences in order to help other women with theirs.

Ever since I was in high school I noticed the difference in relationships between men and women and opted for being surrounded by more guys for the same reason. Cattiness and betrayal were dominant when girls wanted to be malicious and I just remember thinking this phrase over and over, “Sugar and Spice, what about Nice?” Its as though females decided that competition was to be the deciding factor in behavior and etiquette and good will was to be exercised only with those we considered worthy. When did this shift occur? What happened to the feeling of sisterhood that our ancestors felt? I think that ever since we won the battle in the western world of gender equality, this change started to happen.

I’ll be the first to admit my faults, but that is a trait that has evolved with time and acceptance. The strongest reflection is always the one your soul is screaming to share but you refuse to let free. I try to be open and loving with those around me and put myself in others situation before drawing some sort of conclusion when something rubs me the wrong way. It’s not always easy, but it certainly offers a clear conscious. As a mother, I see it is my ultimate responsibility to teach this to my daughter from the get-go. There is no reason peer-pressure and outside influences should ever bend one to act negatively or cover up things and that is my message with this blog.

Sometimes the truth isn’t the most favorable but that doesn’t mean that using a little tact and charisma won’t help that truth become a positive reality.

So, my friends, think twice before gossiping, being dishonest, or cutting corners for your benefit. Be honest when voicing your opinion or experiences. It’s perfectly wonderful to describe your life as it is, not perfect. Your children are always watching and learning. Teach them proper values so they develop morals you will be proud of in the future. Hopefully when they’re older the original phrase, “Sugar and Spice, and everything Nice” will be back in their vocabularies when describing girls! I wish you all light and peace in order to provide a loving environment for our families and ourselves, happy new year!!!